The U.S. Cybersecurity Agency Is Reportedly in Polygraph-Fueled Chaos

Polygraph Dispute Shakes DHS, CISA Leadership

A growing polygraph dispute inside the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is fueling questions about transparency and accountability at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, as DHS pushes back against reports involving its acting director and access to highly sensitive intelligence. Politico reported that acting CISA Director Madhu Gottumukkala sought entry into a tightly restricted intelligence program that required a counter…

The U.S. Cybersecurity Agency Is Reportedly in Polygraph-Fueled Chaos

CISA is a headless organization at war with itself over a failed lie detector test, Politico says.

DHS responds after reports CISA chief allegedly failed polygraph for classified intel access

Acting CISA Director Madhu Gottumukkala allegedly failed polygraph test, prompting Department of Homeland Security to suspend six cybersecurity officials.

Polygraph Dispute Triggers Suspensions at Cybersecurity Agency

At least six career staffers at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) were suspended with pay this summer after organizing a polygraph test that the agency's acting director, Madhu Gottumukkala, failed, according to multiple current and former U.S. cybersecurity officials, Politico reported on Sunday.

DHS responds after reports CISA chief allegedly failed polygraph for classified intel access – Your Capital Minds

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is disputing reports that acting Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Director Madhu Gottumukkala failed a polygraph after seeking access to highly sensitive intelligence, as an internal investigation and the suspension of multiple career cybersecurity officials deepen turmoil inside the agency, according to a report. Politico reported that Gottumukkala pushed for access to a tightly r…